Christmas in a Small Town
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Coon Rapids Main Street
Coon Rapids' annual holiday tradition began in 2008 as an evening filled with Christmas shopping and fellowship. The event has grown to include several children's activities, a soup supper, concerts, a tree lighting ceremony, business open houses and much more. Above all, this community tradition gives families and friends an opportunity to join together to usher in the Christmas season with festive activities and shopping.
Click here to download the event flyer and map.
Kids Activities
- Decorate Christmas Cookies @ Thomas Rest Haven | 3-5 p.m.
- Holiday craft @ Public Library | 3-5 p.m.
- Live reading of “The Night Before Christmas” and gifts for kids @ CRMU Lobby | 3:00, 3:30, 4:00 and 4:30 p.m.
- Face painting sponsored by Ascension Lutheran Church @ City Council Chambers | 3-5 p.m.
- Christmas tree waffles, free hot chocolate
@ Chuck’s Bar and Grill | 3-5 p.m.
- Building a Snowman @ Stacy's Studio and Boutique | 3-5 p.m.
- Games and prizes @ Tony’s Corner Body & Paint | 3-5 p.m.
- Holiday mini golf sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Youth Group @ QA Lab conference room | 3-5 p.m.
- Meet Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus @ American Legion | 4:30 - 6:30
- Deliver letters to Santa in a special Santa mailbox and enjoy treats @ Raccoon River Social Club | 3-5 p.m.
- Holiday games/crafts @ Lewis Chiropractic | 3-5 p.m.
- Free daycare services available during the Pale Moons
concert. Kids will be treated to holiday movies, crafts and [email protected] Home Away From Home Daycare | 7-9:30 p.m.
Events
Dickens’ Village Museum
Over 60 Dickens’ Village sets on display in the QA Lab. Free will donation tours given
by the Friends of the Library 3 - 6:30 p.m.Donated by Keely and Cory
Sanden
Avenue of Trees
Check out the decorated and lit trees in the QA lobby | 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Soup & Sandwich Supper
at the American Legion Building hosted by the American Legion Family
freewill donations | 4:30- 6:30 p.m.
Christmas Concert by Cassidy Baker
at Tony’s Corner Body & Paint | 4:30-5:30 p.m
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Main Street Boulevard | 6:30 p.m.
Grand Prize Drawings
One ticket per person with freewill donation to Legion's soup supper. Drawing to be held at the Tree Lighting Ceremony | 6:30 p.m.
Pale Moons Christmas Concert
Raccoon River Social Club | 7:00 p.m. | Cash bar available
Karaoke
Chuck's Bar and Grill | 9:30 p.m.
Business Open Houses
Frohlich's SuperValu Wine and Meat Tasting
featuring Santa Maria and Auen Distributing Wine Department as well as Arcadia Meats samples | 3-6 p.m.
Stacy’s Studio & Boutique Holiday photos
Open House
Hardware Hank
Stop in for various specials.Five percent of sales will be donated to the CR-B Second Grade Trip fundraiser.
New Hope Bargain Shoppe
Stop in for various specials.
Law Office of Martha Sibbel
Open House
Village Hobby House
Stop in for various specials.
Raccoon River Social Club
Open house
Northside
Happy hour prices all night
Chuck's Bar and Grill
Open house, karaoke starting at 9:30 p.m.
Ribbons and Roses Green House
Open house located at 101 Detailing | Holiday decor, handmade gifts
Lewis Chiropractic
Open house
Beautifully Me Salon & Spa
Open house
Tis the season
Local Shopping
Support local businesses and start your Christmas shopping. Downtown retailers will remain open throughout the afternoon and evening.
Coon Rapids-Bayard Second Grade Missouri Trip Bake Sale
All donations will help fund the annual Coon Rapids-Bayard second grade Missouri trip | @ the Legion Building | 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Commemorative shirts 
Christmas in a Small Town shirts are available by order at
Stacy’s Studio & Boutique. Click on the shirt image at right to download an order form.
Commemorative Holiday Photos
Get your $5 digital commemorative photo by Stacy Muench | 3 - 6 p.m. at the corner of Sixth Ave. and Main St.
Giving Tree
Each tag on the Giving Tree lists the age, gender and wish list of an unidentified child from the area. Anyone is welcome to select a tag off the tree and purchase a corresponding gift for a child. The Giving Tree is located at Frohlich's SuperValu, and gifts can be dropped off at the City Clerk’s Office.
Sweet Shop
Sweets by Jill Klein, Tanya Wurzer | Community Coordinator’s office (406 Main Street) | 3-6 p.m.